Question:
hi Alan, i have a xr4x4 2.9 twin turbo which has been bored out to 3.2. i need a radiator at least 40mm thick which can accomodate a twin fan housing which come out of a 2.0 xr4x4. any suggestions?
thanks
john

Answer:
Try a firm local to us, Plymouth Radiators, they are good guys, and have come up with good solutions time after time. 01752 666402.

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Sender's Name: rob

Question:
hi
went to drive away this morning and the subaru makes a screeching noise.
kind of like dragging metal along the floor.
car was warmed up before drove off
u can hear the noise very slightly on idle.
but as soon as u drive away its loud.
trouble is too scared to drive it to u just incase i do harm to it.
the belt has been changed and is new.
the oil does look low but no oil light has come on?
any other ideas as im too scared to drive it...
thanks

Answer:
Thinking about it, it could just be a slack belt, although there are a load of other possible faults, including cam belt idlers, duff alternator, etc etc. If you're worried about it, we could recover it if you aren't too far away.

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Sender's Name: gareth s

Question:
Hi Alan,
I have a v70 140 bhp 2.4i Volvo. Can i chip/remap it to get the natural output of 170 bhp or do i need bigger injectors?
Thanks!
Gareth.

Answer:
Hi Gareth. Without a turbo, chipping it won't gain you that kind of power. I'd say you need another car in the range!

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Sender's Name: giannis evag

Question:
i have the mk6 escort with the rs 2000 engine,how can i tune this engine? turbo is safe?

Answer:
Hi.. Tricky engine to tune, as hardly anything is available. A few had a go at them, (Burtons?) but I don't think there is much going on now. I've never seen a turbo version, I don't think there is rom for one!

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Sender's Name: sanjay

Question:
hi alan thanks for your reply, yes thats it, it is a major misfire and cuts off and picks up speed again, if it is over boosting how do i adjust it or what can i do to lower boost??? thankyou alan great site.

Answer:
Hi Sanjay - The boost is controlled as standard by a spill valve, T'd into the pipe connecting the compressor housing to the wastegate. Someone may have been at it, so check for clumsy bleed valves. If you find one, remove it, and re join the pipe. Failing that, check all the small bore pipes for splits. apart from that, you'd need expert help from someone who is into turbo cars, to check wastegate capsules etc.